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People leave early because its not the same
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:04 pm
as it was 30+ years ago. When I was a kid growing up (I'm 48)LSU games were not televised like they are today. Maybe once or twice if lucky. No ESPN carrying 5 games at once etc... People got in that stadium and wanted to savor every last second of being there and seeing the team.
The crush of media has taken much of the mystic away. I'm not complaining because it has also allowed me to see almost every game if I cant be there in person. However, I do kinda' miss listening to the games on the radio. That was also something that todays fans miss out on. Since practically every game is televised, unless you happen to be driving somewhere, you are not going to be listening to the game on the radio. Hearing that stadium erupt on an AM radio and John Ferguson calling the game was special.
How many of you remember going to the games back then when there were no "TV Timeouts"? The game had pace and swings in momentum were more intense because the teams didn't have to stand around and wait for the cameras to come back before the next series.
Todays fans are different and its because of media. Not bad fans... just different from the ones going to games a generation ago.
The crush of media has taken much of the mystic away. I'm not complaining because it has also allowed me to see almost every game if I cant be there in person. However, I do kinda' miss listening to the games on the radio. That was also something that todays fans miss out on. Since practically every game is televised, unless you happen to be driving somewhere, you are not going to be listening to the game on the radio. Hearing that stadium erupt on an AM radio and John Ferguson calling the game was special.
How many of you remember going to the games back then when there were no "TV Timeouts"? The game had pace and swings in momentum were more intense because the teams didn't have to stand around and wait for the cameras to come back before the next series.
Todays fans are different and its because of media. Not bad fans... just different from the ones going to games a generation ago.
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Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:05 pm to Bloodworth
I predict different people post different opinions in this new, fresh, insightful thread.
This post was edited on 9/23/13 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:05 pm to Bloodworth
Spoiled fans.
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Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:06 pm to Bloodworth
People these days are too plugged into their phones and bullshite to worry about a game. Back then you had nothing to divert your attention, it was a very intimate and enveloping experience to be in Tiger Stadium with thousands of your best friends for night. Now it's just filler for a little while until they decide to go do something else for the night.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:07 pm to Jwodie
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Spoiled fans.
Not spoiled... just different era.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:07 pm to Bloodworth
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I'm not complaining because it has also allowed me to see almost every game if I cant be there in person
You're a bad fan for missing games
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:08 pm to Ash Williams
I also live in Georgia and have a wife and 4 kids. I do wish I could get back more often though.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:08 pm to ell_13
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How many of you remember going to the games back then when there were no "TV Timeouts"? The game had pace and swings in momentum were more intense because the teams didn't have to stand around and wait for the cameras to come back before the next series.
This! I'm only 25 and can remember games being very different when I went as a kid. It definitely has an effect on the pace of a game.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:08 pm to toosleaux
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People these days are too plugged into their phones
Having internet service inside the stadium would help this
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:09 pm to harry coleman beast
I meant texting.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:10 pm to harry coleman beast
Yay! Another thread about leaving early. That's what, 7 just today?
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:11 pm to BeachDude022
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Yay! Another thread about leaving early. That's what, 7 just today?
Sorry... don't get on here much lately. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:11 pm to ell_13
quote:
I predict different people post different opinions in this new, fresh, insightful thread.
As opposed to this one of a kind response that adds so much to the topic. Well done!
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:12 pm to TheriotAF
I blame the increased pussification of America
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:13 pm to TheriotAF
quote:You hypocritical dog you!
As opposed to this one of a kind response that adds so much to the topic. Well done!
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:13 pm to Bloodworth
Kinda proves his point.. this thread has nothing to do with leaving early.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:15 pm to toosleaux
Exactly. Next time pay attention when they show the student section. Literally 6 out of 10 kids are on a cell phone. Probably texting or playing with Instagram.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:18 pm to ell_13
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quote: As opposed to this one of a kind response that adds so much to the topic. Well done! You hypocritical dog you!
Well one of my responses added a bit to the subject so I'll consider that an accomplishment on this board. Haha
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:20 pm to Bloodworth
GET OFF MY LAWN
Posted on 9/23/13 at 8:22 pm to TheriotAF
I upvoted. 
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